Classic Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Glaze
Classic Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Glaze
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk, or water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days). Chilling is crucial for easy handling and preventing spread.
⏱️ 60 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Carefully transfer the cut cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them. Gather dough scraps, re-roll, and cut more cookies.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Baking time will vary depending on cookie size and thickness. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
While the cookies cool, prepare the vanilla glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time if the glaze is too thick, or more powdered sugar if it's too thin, until you reach a desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops into the glaze or drizzle it over them. Let the glaze set before serving, about 15-30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
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Classic Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Glaze
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk, or water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days). Chilling is crucial for easy handling and preventing spread.
⏱️ 60 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Carefully transfer the cut cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them. Gather dough scraps, re-roll, and cut more cookies.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Baking time will vary depending on cookie size and thickness. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
While the cookies cool, prepare the vanilla glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time if the glaze is too thick, or more powdered sugar if it's too thin, until you reach a desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops into the glaze or drizzle it over them. Let the glaze set before serving, about 15-30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min